{"id":"mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2024","model_id":"mercedes-benz-eqb","variant_name":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC","model_year":2024,"battery_capacity_kwh":70.5,"battery_usable_kwh":66.5,"battery_chemistry":"NCM","battery_warranty_years":8,"battery_warranty_km":160000,"range_wltp_km":423,"range_real_world_km":360,"consumption_wltp_kwh_100km":18.4,"consumption_real_world_kwh_100km":20.2,"ac_charge_power_kw":11.0,"dc_charge_power_kw":100.0,"dc_peak_power_kw":100.0,"connector_types":"[]","bidirectional_charging":"[]","motor_type":"permanent magnet","motor_count":2,"drive_type":"AWD","total_power_kw":168.0,"total_torque_nm":445.0,"acceleration_0_100_sec":8.0,"top_speed_kph":160,"weight_curb_kg":2260,"weight_gross_kg":2815,"payload_kg":555,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":1800,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":750,"length_mm":4684,"width_mm":1834,"height_mm":1667,"wheelbase_mm":2829,"ground_clearance_mm":159,"trunk_capacity_liters":495,"trunk_max_liters":1620,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"unverified","sources":"[]","created_at":"2026-02-08T04:00:00Z","updated_at":"2026-02-08T04:00:00Z","brand":"Mercedes-Benz","model_name":"EQB","body_style":"suv","segment":"J","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":60590,"price_including_vat":60590,"available_from":"2021-10-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC at €60,590 adds quattro-style AWD to the EQB lineup.\nThe 4MATIC system uses a rear motor for AWD capability, improving winter traction\nand handling dynamics at the cost of slightly reduced efficiency (423km vs 474km WLTP).\n\nKEY ADVANTAGE: Still qualifies for 0.25% company car tax (under €70,000 threshold)\n- Monthly taxable benefit: €151.48 (vs €605.90 if 1% rate)\n- Annual tax savings: ~€4,545/year for typical company car driver\n\n4MATIC vs FWD 250+ comparison:\n- Price: €60,590 vs €56,990 (+€3,600, +6.3%)\n- Power: 168kW/228hp vs 140kW/190hp (+28kW, +20%)\n- Acceleration: 8.0s vs 9.0s 0-100 km/h (-1.0s, 11% faster)\n- Range: 423km vs 474km WLTP (-51km, -10.8%)\n- Drive: AWD vs FWD (better winter traction)\n\nIs 4MATIC worth €3,600?\n- YES if: You live in snowy/mountainous regions, value AWD security, want better acceleration\n- NO if: You maximize range, mainly city driving, don't need AWD\n\nPopular configuration:\n- AMG Line (€4,760) - sporty look, 20-inch wheels\n- Third row seats (€1,785) - for 7-seater families\n- Premium Package (€2,975) - essential tech upgrades\n- Total: €70,110 (EXCEEDS €70k threshold by €110!)\n\nWARNING: Adding popular packages pushes price over €70,000, losing company car tax benefit!\n- Consider: Skip AMG Line OR choose 250+ FWD instead\n\nCompetitive positioning:\n- BMW iX1 xDrive30: €55,000, AWD standard, similar range (440km), better value\n- Audi Q4 e-tron 45 quattro: €53,900, larger, AWD, better value, more space\n- Mercedes EQB 250+: €56,990, FWD, longer range (474km), save €3,600\n\nStrengths:\n- 4MATIC AWD for winter/traction\n- 228hp adequate performance\n- 7-seat option (unique in segment)\n- Mercedes brand and build quality\n- Company car tax advantage (if under €70k configured)\n\nWeaknesses:\n- Modest 100kW DC charging\n- Range penalty vs FWD (-51km)\n- Easy to configure over €70k threshold\n- €3,600 premium for AWD vs FWD\n\nRecommendation:\n- Choose 300 4MATIC if: Winter driving, need AWD, mountainous regions\n- Choose 250+ FWD if: Maximizing range, city driving, saving money\n\nTypical delivery: 10 weeks (good availability)\n"},{"market_code":"ES","currency":"EUR","price_base":62900,"price_including_vat":62900,"available_from":"2024-01-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC available in Spain through Mercedes-Benz dealers.\nPrices include 21% IVA. AWD variant with 70.5 kWh battery, 228 hp combined output.\n420 km WLTP range. Optional 7-seat configuration.\nCompetitors: BMW iX1 xDrive30, Audi Q4 e-tron 45 quattro, Volvo EX40 Twin Motor.\n"}]}